Trump signs six-month government funding bill, avoids shutdown

President Trump signed a bill on Saturday that funds the government for six months, avoiding a partial shutdown. The legislation maintains funding levels from Joe Biden's presidency but reduces non-defense spending by $13 billion and increases defense spending by $6 billion. The Senate passed the bill with a 54-46 vote, with some Democratic senators supporting it despite opposition from their party. Democrats expressed concerns that the bill underfunds key services and gives Trump more control over federal spending. The House passed the funding bill earlier in the week, marking a significant achievement for Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, as they secured Republican support without Democratic votes.